Scrophularia, Lotus Seed, and Jujube Decoction，From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 8.，For those who, due to excessive revelry, laugh uncontrollably, resulting in excessive yang and intense internal heat, dry saliva and body fluids, sores on the mouth and tongue, thirst with a strong desire to drink; if left untreated for a long time, the body becomes emaciated and sweat appears on the chest.
Scrophularia, Lotus Seed, and Jujube Decoction
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Formulas Name : Scrophularia, Lotus Seed, and Jujube Decoction
Chinese Name : 玄参莲枣饮
Drug Formulation
3 liang of Scrophularia root, 1 liang of Moutan bark, 1 liang of stir-fried jujube seeds, 5 qian of Salvia root, 3 qian of Biota seeds, and 3 qian of lotus seed hearts.
Source
From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 8.
Benefits
For those who, due to excessive revelry, laugh uncontrollably, resulting in excessive yang and intense internal heat, dry saliva and body fluids, sores on the mouth and tongue, thirst with a strong desire to drink; if left untreated for a long time, the body becomes emaciated and sweat appears on the chest.
Instructions for Use
Decoct in water and take orally.
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Scrophularia, Lotus Seed, and Jujube Decoction,For those who, due to excessive revelry, laugh uncontrollably, resulting in excessive yang and intense internal heat, dry saliva and body fluids, sores on the mouth and tongue, thirst with a strong desire to drink; if left untreated for a long time, the body becomes emaciated and sweat appears on the chest.